Captain Ratatype
Three picks for varied learning that’s never boring
1. GeoGuessr for fans of geography puzzles
Do you know what Chilean beaches look like? Could you recognize a random street in Caracas? Be honest: what grade did you get in geography at school?
If you love traveling and exploring the world around you, I’ve got an awesome app for you. It’s called GeoGuessr. The idea is simple — you’re dropped at a random spot on Google Maps, and you have two minutes to figure out exactly where you are. You can identify the country by road markings, license plates, billboards, and language. In short — take a guess.
The app has streaks that keep you from quitting after a couple of days. There’s both a free and a paid version.
2. Ratatype for mastering fast typing
Of course, none of our roundups would be complete without touch typing. This skill is a real treasure for anyone in the digital world. So where do your eyes go while you type? At the keyboard? Did you know that this hurts your posture, and that sitting like this can give you headaches and neck pain?
Typing fast isn’t just impressively professional — it’s good for your health, too. So come try our exercises and typing games, and let’s get practicing.
In just a month, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without fast typing.
We also have typing streaks, a free version, and Ratatype Plus, which gives you unlimited exercises, dark mode, and zero ads on the site.
3. For the soul and general knowledge — Merlin Bird ID
An app that’s guaranteed to delight you. Merlin Bird ID is a birdsong identifier. You hear a bird singing, open the app, and find out exactly which bird it is. The app recognizes the voices of countless birds.
When you’re out in nature, just pull out your phone, and suddenly it’s not just “some bird” singing — it’s an American robin or a mourning dove.
You can use this app for free, too.
That’s all for today’s tips. And while you decide whether to dive into geography or learn more about birdsong, swing by our typing speed test. You have to start somewhere!
